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...-CALL-FCC. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use in the United States. For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for use in the U.S. without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! Operation in international waters. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and...
...-CALL-FCC. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use in the United States. For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for use in the U.S. without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! Operation in international waters. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and...
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... Panel Connectors 3 Multi-Function Keys 5 Installation 7 Choosing a Location 7 Engine Noise Suppression 8 Antenna Considerations 8 Installing the OCEANUS 9 Operation 10 Triple Watch 10 Manual Tuning 10 Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications 10 Weather Scan 11 US/International/Canadian Channels 11 MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan 11 Memory Scan 12 Public Address 12 Weather Alert 12 Transmitting 13 Dimming the LCD Display Backlight 13 Transmitter Time-Out 13 VHF FM Marine RadioTelephone Channel and...
... Panel Connectors 3 Multi-Function Keys 5 Installation 7 Choosing a Location 7 Engine Noise Suppression 8 Antenna Considerations 8 Installing the OCEANUS 9 Operation 10 Triple Watch 10 Manual Tuning 10 Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications 10 Weather Scan 11 US/International/Canadian Channels 11 MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan 11 Memory Scan 12 Public Address 12 Weather Alert 12 Transmitting 13 Dimming the LCD Display Backlight 13 Transmitter Time-Out 13 VHF FM Marine RadioTelephone Channel and...
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... and materials compatible with years of trouble-free service. Federal Communications Commission. The Uniden OCEANUS is demonstrated by utilizing the universal mounting bracket. Keep your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case warranty service is of all subject to change without notice. • The color of your OCEANUS may be mounted in craft or geographic locations. Uniden OCEANUS The Uniden OCEANUS VHF marine radio transceiver...
... and materials compatible with years of trouble-free service. Federal Communications Commission. The Uniden OCEANUS is demonstrated by utilizing the universal mounting bracket. Keep your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case warranty service is of all subject to change without notice. • The color of your OCEANUS may be mounted in craft or geographic locations. Uniden OCEANUS The Uniden OCEANUS VHF marine radio transceiver...
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.../Volume) - MEM (Memory) 7. H/L (Output Power Hi/Low) 8. Eliminates background noise when no signal is used to - Controls and Indicators Front Panel 10 12 3 5 8 4 5678 9 1. CHANNEL - STEP (also located on microphone) 6. to manually select the desired Communication Channel (01 - 28 and 60 - 88), or Weather Channel (0 - 9). 2. Note: Items 4 through 8 are Multi-Function keys. This control is being received. 10. WX (Weather mode On/Off) 5. 16/9 (Channel 16/Channel 9; Refer to receive. Turns...
.../Volume) - MEM (Memory) 7. H/L (Output Power Hi/Low) 8. Eliminates background noise when no signal is used to - Controls and Indicators Front Panel 10 12 3 5 8 4 5678 9 1. CHANNEL - STEP (also located on microphone) 6. to manually select the desired Communication Channel (01 - 28 and 60 - 88), or Weather Channel (0 - 9). 2. Note: Items 4 through 8 are Multi-Function keys. This control is being received. 10. WX (Weather mode On/Off) 5. 16/9 (Channel 16/Channel 9; Refer to receive. Turns...
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The "Pigtail" cord and connector are power in and PA Speaker out. An external 4 ohm, 4 Watt speaker may be connected to the keyed connector. 3 Connect supplied power cord to this jack. Supplied Power Cord - Rear Panel Connectors 11 12 13 14 11. (Ground) PA Speaker Out (using a type PL259 connector. 13. Antenna Connector - Remote Speaker Connector - DC Power and PA Speaker Output - The connecting wire must have a miniature plug. 14. Connect the antenna here using supplied pins) +13.8V Ground 12.
The "Pigtail" cord and connector are power in and PA Speaker out. An external 4 ohm, 4 Watt speaker may be connected to the keyed connector. 3 Connect supplied power cord to this jack. Supplied Power Cord - Rear Panel Connectors 11 12 13 14 11. (Ground) PA Speaker Out (using a type PL259 connector. 13. Antenna Connector - Remote Speaker Connector - DC Power and PA Speaker Output - The connecting wire must have a miniature plug. 14. Connect the antenna here using supplied pins) +13.8V Ground 12.
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... used to activate the Weather Alert Mode. • Press WX to switch between weather and communication channels. • Press and hold 16/9 to instantly access Channel 16 and Channel 9 communications. This key is also used to turn the Weather Alert Mode On/Off. 5. 16/9 - WX (Weather) - This key is used in conjunction with MEM, this key lets you change between Channel Modes of Operation. • Press 16/9 to access instant Channel 16/Channel...
... used to activate the Weather Alert Mode. • Press WX to switch between weather and communication channels. • Press and hold 16/9 to instantly access Channel 16 and Channel 9 communications. This key is also used to turn the Weather Alert Mode On/Off. 5. 16/9 - WX (Weather) - This key is used in conjunction with MEM, this key lets you change between Channel Modes of Operation. • Press 16/9 to access instant Channel 16/Channel...
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... hold STEP to adjust the brightness of Operation between HI (25 Watts) where allowed, or LO (1 Watt) output power. When pressed and held , this key activates the PA mode and, when used to switch between US, International, or Canada. 7. When pressed and held , this key also starts and stops the SCAN Mode. • Press STEP to step to a desired channel. • Press and...
... hold STEP to adjust the brightness of Operation between HI (25 Watts) where allowed, or LO (1 Watt) output power. When pressed and held , this key activates the PA mode and, when used to switch between US, International, or Canada. 7. When pressed and held , this key also starts and stops the SCAN Mode. • Press STEP to step to a desired channel. • Press and...
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... used with #10 AWG wire. The REMOTE speaker jack can be taken into the OCEANUS so that allows free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio. 4. Long antenna leads can most conveniently use larger gauge wire. 3. Direct connection to the battery is most desirable. Choosing a Location Some important factors to consider in -dash mounting using the optional bracket. Keep the antenna...
... used with #10 AWG wire. The REMOTE speaker jack can be taken into the OCEANUS so that allows free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio. 4. Long antenna leads can most conveniently use larger gauge wire. 3. Direct connection to the battery is most desirable. Choosing a Location Some important factors to consider in -dash mounting using the optional bracket. Keep the antenna...
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... be located away from metal objects. Antenna Considerations A variety of antennas are available from power cabling carrying high currents. All DC battery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be essentially impervious to be routed away from the engine and engine compartment, and from a number of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. Contact your vessel and range requirements. It is increased by the...
... be located away from metal objects. Antenna Considerations A variety of antennas are available from power cabling carrying high currents. All DC battery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be essentially impervious to be routed away from the engine and engine compartment, and from a number of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. Contact your vessel and range requirements. It is increased by the...
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... choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any other auxiliary cables and accessories. Connect the red wire of the power cord to the appropriate jacks and connectors. Do not insert the knobs without attaching the bracket. 9 Connect the black wire of the supplied power cord to the keyed connector on the power "pigtail". Remove the bracket from the radio and use any auxiliary cables installed) into the selected location to...
... choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any other auxiliary cables and accessories. Connect the red wire of the power cord to the appropriate jacks and connectors. Do not insert the knobs without attaching the bracket. 9 Connect the black wire of the supplied power cord to the keyed connector on the power "pigtail". Remove the bracket from the radio and use any auxiliary cables installed) into the selected location to...
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.... Turn the unit on Channels 01 28 and 60 - 88. To activate Triple Watch, press and hold 16/9 until the signal ends. Communication Channels are located on Channel 16. This overrides the channel selected with the CHANNEL L/M selector buttons or any scanning activity. The Channel Display indicates the unit is heard to access Channel 9 communications. Weather Channels are located on by rotating the power/volume control clockwise. 2. Instant Channel 16/Channel...
.... Turn the unit on Channels 01 28 and 60 - 88. To activate Triple Watch, press and hold 16/9 until the signal ends. Communication Channels are located on Channel 16. This overrides the channel selected with the CHANNEL L/M selector buttons or any scanning activity. The Channel Display indicates the unit is heard to access Channel 9 communications. Weather Channels are located on by rotating the power/volume control clockwise. 2. Instant Channel 16/Channel...
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... channel setting appears. -or- • Press WX. When a channel is selected for instant scanning at least two channel numbers must be entered into Memory Scan before operating the radio. 11 US/International/Canadian Channels To select operation (communication and scanning) on the LCD Panel, indicating Weather Mode. MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan) You can enter channels into Memory Scan, select the channel number you want stored by pressing the CHANNEL L/M button...
... channel setting appears. -or- • Press WX. When a channel is selected for instant scanning at least two channel numbers must be entered into Memory Scan before operating the radio. 11 US/International/Canadian Channels To select operation (communication and scanning) on the LCD Panel, indicating Weather Mode. MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan) You can enter channels into Memory Scan, select the channel number you want stored by pressing the CHANNEL L/M button...
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... icon indicates the Weather Alert Mode is received, a siren will return the radio to the channel it was on the microphone, hold STEP to activate the Weather Alert Mode. In the Memory Scan Mode, the OCEANUS scans only those channel numbers previously entered into Memory Scan, an error tone sounds and the LCD Panel does not change. Note: While in Memory Scan Mode, pressing the 16/9 button three times or pressing...
... icon indicates the Weather Alert Mode is received, a siren will return the radio to the channel it was on the microphone, hold STEP to activate the Weather Alert Mode. In the Memory Scan Mode, the OCEANUS scans only those channel numbers previously entered into Memory Scan, an error tone sounds and the LCD Panel does not change. Note: While in Memory Scan Mode, pressing the 16/9 button three times or pressing...
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... 25 Watt output power. in -port or short range communications. communication frequencies will be at 1 Watt regardless of the H/L selector setting. Press H/L to switch to the LO (1 Watt) position, press H/L. To switch to the HI (25 Watt) position. Release the switch to indicate these channels are "receive-only". Dimming the LCD Display Backlight When the OCEANUS is released, the radio returns to comply...
... 25 Watt output power. in -port or short range communications. communication frequencies will be at 1 Watt regardless of the H/L selector setting. Press H/L to switch to the LO (1 Watt) position, press H/L. To switch to the HI (25 Watt) position. Release the switch to indicate these channels are "receive-only". Dimming the LCD Display Backlight When the OCEANUS is released, the radio returns to comply...
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VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL...Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather Can. No Yes Busy Tel. Weather Can. Busy Tel. No Yes Busy Tel. Busy Tel. No Yes Busy Tel. Weather VTS Port Ops VTS Safety Com'l Com'l Com'l & Non Com'l Com'l Com'l Port Ops Navigational, TX 1W only Port Ops Environmental Safety Calling State Control Com'l Com'l Port... RX Only Yes PERMANENT SCAN LIST Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Yes Yes No Yes No...
VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL...Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather Can. No Yes Busy Tel. Weather Can. Busy Tel. No Yes Busy Tel. Busy Tel. No Yes Busy Tel. Weather VTS Port Ops VTS Safety Com'l Com'l Com'l & Non Com'l Com'l Com'l Port Ops Navigational, TX 1W only Port Ops Environmental Safety Calling State Control Com'l Com'l Port... RX Only Yes PERMANENT SCAN LIST Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Yes Yes No Yes No...
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... SCAN LIST Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Fish Environmental Busy Tel. Yes No Busy Tel. No Yes Busy Tel. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Fish Yes Yes Fish Yes Yes Fish Yes No Fish ...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Coast Guard Yes Yes Yes Yes Coast Guard No Yes Busy Tel. No Yes Busy Tel. Busy Tel. Busy Tel. Busy Tel. No Yes Busy Tel. Busy Tel. VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL...
... SCAN LIST Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Fish Environmental Busy Tel. Yes No Busy Tel. No Yes Busy Tel. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Fish Yes Yes Fish Yes Yes Fish Yes No Fish ...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Coast Guard Yes Yes Yes Yes Coast Guard No Yes Busy Tel. No Yes Busy Tel. Busy Tel. Busy Tel. Busy Tel. No Yes Busy Tel. Busy Tel. VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL...
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Busy Tel. VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WXO WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 ... 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 FREQUENCY (MHz) TRANSMIT RECEIVE - 163.275 - 162.550 - 162.400 - 162.475 - 162.425 - 162.450 - 162.500 - 162.525 - 161.650 - 161... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PERMANENT SCAN LIST Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Fish Environmental Busy Tel.
Busy Tel. VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WXO WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 ... 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 FREQUENCY (MHz) TRANSMIT RECEIVE - 163.275 - 162.550 - 162.400 - 162.475 - 162.425 - 162.450 - 162.500 - 162.525 - 161.650 - 161... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PERMANENT SCAN LIST Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Fish Environmental Busy Tel.
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Specification General Channels Controls Status Indicators Channel Display Selector Switch Buttons Connectors Size Weight Supply Voltage Standard Accessories Antenna Impedance Microphone Speaker Operating Temperature Range Shock and Vibration FCC Approvals Transmitter Power Output Power Requirement Modulation Hum and Noise Signal-to-Noise Audio Distortion Spurious Suppression Output Power Stabilization Frequency Range Frequency Stability Receiver Frequency Range Sensitivity Circuit Squelch Sensitivity Spurious Response Adjacent Channel Selectivity Audio Output Power Power Requirement IF ...
Specification General Channels Controls Status Indicators Channel Display Selector Switch Buttons Connectors Size Weight Supply Voltage Standard Accessories Antenna Impedance Microphone Speaker Operating Temperature Range Shock and Vibration FCC Approvals Transmitter Power Output Power Requirement Modulation Hum and Noise Signal-to-Noise Audio Distortion Spurious Suppression Output Power Stabilization Frequency Range Frequency Stability Receiver Frequency Range Sensitivity Circuit Squelch Sensitivity Spurious Response Adjacent Channel Selectivity Audio Output Power Power Requirement IF ...
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... channel all channel from the of radio stops on the receiver that Mfg. SYMPTOM Won't power on and another radio can supply at (800) 586-0409, 8:00 a.m. Send in for proper voltage getting to the set. Troubleshooting If the OCEANUS does not perform to 5:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. If you cannot get satisfactory results, call the Uniden Customer Service...
... channel all channel from the of radio stops on the receiver that Mfg. SYMPTOM Won't power on and another radio can supply at (800) 586-0409, 8:00 a.m. Send in for proper voltage getting to the set. Troubleshooting If the OCEANUS does not perform to 5:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. If you cannot get satisfactory results, call the Uniden Customer Service...
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... following the instructions in this Operating Guide you without charge for parts, service, or any time while this warranty is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in connection with the performance of America. Three Year Limited Warranty WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from state...
... following the instructions in this Operating Guide you without charge for parts, service, or any time while this warranty is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in connection with the performance of America. Three Year Limited Warranty WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from state...